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Chapter 120: Unwavering support

Author: Marvel
last update Last Updated: 2024-08-26 20:28:42

Ivy glided to the dining table, attempting to pour herself a glass of wine, but her hand hovered over the glass bottle, her fingers hesitating like a bird poised for flight. She sighed, her breath escaping with a sharp whoosh as she laid her hand down on the table.

"How can I bring myself to eat or drink anything after what happened?"

Zack glanced at her, rising to his feet, his gaze softening as he approached her. His comforting hand stroked her shoulders while he tilted his head toward her ear. "It will be over soon. Finally, we found a lead; it will be only a matter of time before the mastermind is revealed."

Ivy exhaled, her eyes rolling incredulously. "I doubt that..." She shrugged his hands off her shoulders, twisting around to face him. "She might be the lead, but she won't spill any information..."

Zack cupped her cheek to calm the raging tension building within her. "Ivy...."

"Didn't you hear what she said?" She interrupted him, her voice breaking slightly. "She won't talk...
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